Neighbors define 'neighborly'

6:59 PM,
Aug. 14, 2013

Written by

Clark Hicks
From the Community

In New Testament scripture, one of the two Great Commandments is "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." Though this commandment has broad application, a recent return trip from out of town reminded me of yet another reason why I love Hattiesburg and its people, especially those who live in my residential neighborhood.

Before we left the city, one of my neighbors across the street asked if I wanted the mail and newspaper collected. After initially declining, not wanting to place an undue burden on another person, he insisted on this favor which was of great benefit to our family. He never ...